Main description:

The only gynecology textbook to combine a comprehensive quick-reference guide and a full color surgical atlas in one beautifully illustrated volume

Williams Gynecology provides comprehensive coverage of the full spectrum of gynecologic healthcare and disease management, including benign general gynecology; reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and menopause; female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery; and gynecologic oncology. The surgical management sections include Aspects of Gynecologic Surgery and Atlas of Gynecologic Surgery, which covers Surgeries of Benign Gynecologic Conditions, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgeries for Female Pelvic Reconstruction, and Surgeries for Gynecologic Malignancies.

Williams Gynecology, Third Edition is beautifully illustrated, with hundreds of original drawings for both the surgical atlas and medical reference portions. Each chapter follows a practical template for a consistent approach to diagnosis and treatment. With its extensive use of treatment algorithms, differential diagnosis boxes, and other elements, this book is an outstanding quick-reference.

Features

* Two resources in one full-color medical text and surgical atlas surveys the entire spectrum of gynecologic disease, including general gynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, urogynecology, and gynecologic oncology

* Illustrated atlas of gynecologic surgery contains over 450 full color figures that depict operative techniques

* Unique templated text design ensures a consistent approach to diagnosis and treatment

* Strong procedure orientation covers a vast array of surgical operations, which are illustrated in detail

* Evidence-based discussion of disease evaluation reinforces and supports the clinical relevance of the book's diagnostic and treatment methods

* Heavily illustrated gynecologic anatomy chapter created with the surgeon in mind

* Revised to keep up with new and expanded content on the latest topics, including minimally invasive procedures, benign gynecology, and the subspecialties of urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive endocrinology

Editors

Barbara L. Hoffman, MD is Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

John O. Schorge, MD, FACOG, FACS is Chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology; and Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School.

Karen D. Bradshaw, MD is the Helen J. and Robert S. Strauss and Diana K. and Richard C. Strauss Chair in Women's Health; Director, Lowe Foundation Center for Women's Preventative Health Care; Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; and Professor, Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

Lisa M. Halvorson, MD is Chief of the Gynecologic Health and Disease Branch at the National Institutes of Health.

Joseph I. Schaffer, MD holds the Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is Director, Division of Gynecology; Director, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery; and
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; and Chief of Gynecology at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

Marlene M. Corton, MD, MSCS is Director, Anatomical Education and Research; and Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

Contents:

I. Benign General Gynecology

II. Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility, and the Menopause

III. Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

IV. Gynecologic Oncology

V. Aspects of Gynecologic Surgery

VI. Atlas of Gynecologic Surgery

a. Surgeries for Benign Gynecologic Conditions

b. Surgeries for Female Pelvic Reconstruction

c. Surgeries for Gynecologic Malignancies